Tender

Supply and delivery of Sharps Disposal Protection Unit and/or Pads

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is leading a procurement process for the supply and delivery of Sharps Disposal Protection Units and Pads, intended for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £1,012,000, is categorised under medical equipment and consumables. The process is at the 'Tender' stage, with key deadlines for submissions set for 26th March 2026. Delivery locations span across various regions including Antrim, Belfast, Portadown, and Londonderry. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for competitive submission to maximise value from interested suppliers. Award notifications are scheduled for 1st June 2026, further guiding the timely progression of this process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and consumables to expand their offerings and establish new partnerships with health and social care organisations. Corporates with expertise in medical consumables and sharp disposal solutions, particularly those capable of handling large-scale delivery and compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, are well-suited to compete. With options for extension up to June 2029 and allowances for additional purchases, this tender is advantageous for suppliers aiming to build long-term relationships in the public health sector. Firms are encouraged to leverage the detailed submission guidelines available to optimise their proposal quality and pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Sharps Disposal Protection Unit and/or Pads

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Contract(s) for the supply and delivery of Sharps Disposal Protection Units and/or Pads to Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply and Delivery of Sharps Disposal Protection Units

Provision of Sharps Disposal Protection Units to designated delivery points adhering to all delivery requirements The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS827,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS992,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a three year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared between both lots.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a three year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Lot 2 - Supply and Delivery of Sharps Disposal Pads

Provision of Sharps Disposal Pads to designated delivery points adhering to all delivery requirements. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS17,000 (excluding VAT) and PS0 to PS (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a three year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Contract lot values may be shared between both lots.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the Contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a three year Contract, potential to extend for a period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up to and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017578-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141123 - Sharps containers

33141124 - Sharps pads

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£844,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£844,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-01-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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